The EY6432GQKW is 11% more powerful than average and ranks in the top 40% of 14.4V-class drills for torque and power. It generates 38 in-lbs more maximum torque than the average 352 in-lbs drill in its class.

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SPEED

This Panasonic cordless drill has about average speed with a max RPM comparable with standard 14.4V-class drills. The average cordless drill in this class runs at speeds up to 1459 RPM.

WEIGHT

It weighs about average and would be considered standard weight when compared to other 14.4V-class drills. The average cordless drill in this voltage class weighs about 4.6 lbs.

BATTERY

This Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery has a 67% higher than average run-time with an amp hour (Ah) rating that ranks in the top 20% of 14.4V-class drills. It has 1.4 Ah more capacity than the average 2.1 Ah battery in this class.

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WARRANTY

Panasonic's 1-year limited tool warranty is shorter than the cordless drill industry standard but is typical for many manufacturers. Shorter warranties can sometimes be an indicator of lower quality and reliability.

PERFORMANCE RATINGS

Power

390 in-lbs - The EY6432GQKW is 11% more powerful than average and ranks in the top 40% of 14.4V-class drills for torque and power. It generates 38 in-lbs more maximum torque than the average 352 in-lbs drill in its class.

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SpeedSettings

2 Settings 65-450 / 200-1,450 RPM - Fitted with both Low and High speed settings that come standard on most cordless drills. Speed selection is an important feature to match drilling or driving RPM to each unique job.

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MaxSpeed

1450 RPM - This Panasonic cordless drill has about average speed with a max RPM comparable with standard 14.4V-class drills. The average cordless drill in this class runs at speeds up to 1459 RPM.

Clutch

18 Settings - The Panasonic EY6432GQKW has a below average number of clutch settings, but is probably still adequate for many DIY jobs. The clutch helps you to avoid stripping a screw with too much torque.

PowerRatio

81 P/W - The Panasonic EY6432GQKW has an 6% higher than average power-to-weight ratio and ranks in the top 40% of efficiently designed 14.4V-class drills. The P/W ratio is 4 higher than the 77 average ratio for this class drill.

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Hammer

This cordless drill is not equipped with a hammer function that can deliver several thousand impacts per minute. Hammer drill drivers are usually a little heavier and costlier, but they are effective on tougher jobs such as drilling into concrete.

DURABILITY RATINGS

GearCase

Non-Metal Parts - Some of the Panasonic EY6432GQKW transmission components are made of non-metal materials that are more susceptible to failure. Gears spin at high RPMs and experience large rotational forces.

Chuck

Plastic Sleeve - Chuck sleeves made of tough plastic materials save on weight, but they are more prone to cracking than metal sleeves. It generally won't withstand repeated drops onto hard surfaces.

Motor

No Brush Access - The entire drill usually has to be taken apart in order to access the motor brushes. Motor brushes wear-out and must be replaced periodically, but repair costs can sometimes be prohibitive.

Warranty

1-Year - Panasonic's 1-year limited tool warranty is shorter than the cordless drill industry standard but is typical for many manufacturers. Shorter warranties can sometimes be an indicator of lower quality and reliability.

3.5 Ah - This Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery has a 67% higher than average run-time with an amp hour (Ah) rating that ranks in the top 20% of 14.4V-class drills. It has 1.4 Ah more capacity than the average 2.1 Ah battery in this class.

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ChargeTime

55 min EY0230B Charger - Battery charge-time is about average for this class battery. If you only have one battery, or you go through multiple batteries on the job-site, charge-time is an important consideration.

FuelGauge

No Battery Fuel Gauge - Not equipped with a battery charge indicator that alerts you to remaining battery life or if the batteries are running low. Sudden battery failure during the job is a common frustration.

Backup

2 Batteries Included - It's important to have a second back-up battery for the Panasonic EY6432GQKW that's charged and ready to go. Makes it easy to swap-out batteries during the job with minimal down-time.

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CONVENIENCE RATINGS

Weight

4.8 lbs Tool Plus Battery - It weighs about average and would be considered standard weight when compared to other 14.4V-class drills. The average cordless drill in this voltage class weighs about 4.6 lbs.

Length

8-3/16 in - Cordless drill length is a personal preference, but shorter is generally better to help you in close quarters such as under a sink, or drilling in-between studs. Torque is harder to handle if the drill is too short though.

SpindleLock

One-Hand Bit Change - This single-sleeve chuck has auto spindle lock. The drill bit can be changed with only one hand by simply spinning the chuck open to release the bit, and counter-spinning it to tighten.

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LEDLight

No LED Light - The Panasonic EY6432GQKW does not have an integrated LED light that Illuminates your work area. This feature is extremely useful, but is obviously not essential if you have secondary lighting available.

BeltHook

No Belt Hook - There is no provision to hang the drill on your belt and free-up both hands to perform other tasks. You may be able to purchase a separate belt clip that can be attached to the drill.

SideHandle

No Side Handle - Side handles are a great safety feature and should be considered if you plan to drive at higher torque levels. They can help prevent injury by providing increased stability and control.

BubbleLevel

No Bubble Level - This feature is only available on a few drills and can be helpful in situations where precision holes are critical for alignment. Most projects can be performed with just visual sighting.

Keyless

Keyless Chuck - Nearly all cordless drills are now equipped with keyless chucks that can be tightened with both hands (double-sleeve) or just one hand (single-sleeve) without the use of a key.

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VSR

VSR - Most cordless drills are equipped with variable speed capability that can be controlled with simple trigger pressure. Reverse is usually performed with the push of a side-to-side button.